Recent News

Slayer reveal official cause of death of Jeff Hanneman
Slayer has posted the official word on the death of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Hanneman passed away last week. Though it was known that "liver failure" was at the root of his passing, some had theorized that it was due to the necrotizing fasciitis infection. The band shed a little more light on the circumstances:
We've just learned that the official cause of Jeff's…2013-05-10 14:00:01

The Avett Brothers: 'The Carpenter'
Folk/rock act The Avett Brothers are streaming their upcoming full-length, The Carpenter, via NPR. The album is due out September 11, 2012.
You can check out the stream…2012-08-30 18:00:01

AOL's Noisecreep talks to Tom Araya of Slayer
AOL's Noisecreep recently sat down with Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Araya discussed receiving the keys to the city of his hometown of Vina del Mar, Chile; the balance between his Catholic faith and the lyrical content in some of Slayer's music; touring and being separated from his family; and most importantly, how big a fan of country music he is. You can click Read More for the…2012-07-05 15:30:01

The Avett Brothers: "Live and Die"
The Avett Brothers have posted the first single from their next album and second for American Recordings. The group, who are described as "blending bluegrass, folk and punk with a rock'n'roll attitude," will release The Carpenter on September 11, 2012.…2012-06-26 18:00:01

Slayer begin writing next album
Updates have come out of the camp of thrash titans Slayer. Drummer Dave Lombardo posted on his Facebook page saying the band has begun writing their next studio album. The record would follow 2009's World Painted Blood. According to a previous statement by bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, though, the band will not enter the studio without guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who has been undergoing treatment…2011-11-21 15:00:01

Danzig plans "Legacy" set with Samhain, Misfits members added to Riot Fest
Riot Fest has announced the final headliner for the Chicago version of the festival. The promoters have confirmed that Glenn Danzig will be performing a "Legacy" set, featuring music from his various incarnations from Misfits to Samhain to Danzig. To that end, he has recruited members of…2011-06-24 12:00:01